Motorists are being warned to expect major delays on parts of the A20 during essential road improvements this weekend.

In an effort to limit delays, a planned lane closure yesterday between the York Street Roundabout and Eastern Docks Roundabout in Dover was scrapped.

However, police confirmed delays would still be expected today, from 5am to 8pm.

There will only be minor eastbound lane closures on small sections between Western Heights Roundabout and Eastern Docks Roundabout.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to avoid busy periods if they can.

The works on the A20 are part of a major Highways Agency road improvement scheme to keep the A20 in a safe condition.

It includes replacing the existing road surface on both carriageways and on all five roundabouts between the Western Heights Roundabout and the Eastern Docks Roundabout.